The annual challenge is in motion for Tampa Bay Rays President of Baseball Operations Matt Silverman and manager Kevin Cash to begin improving the team for the 2017 season.
Speaking to the local media at their annual end of season conference on Tuesday morning, Silverman and Cash acknowledged the disappointment of the season but are confident of and committed to improving and getting back into contention.
Silverman’s top goal is improving the bullpen and Cash said improving the baserunning is going to be a priority for spring training.
However, any changes that the Rays will make this offseason will be without the benefit of an increase to the $68 million that they started the 2016 season with, which includes any money payable to released players (Loney).